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Killington Resort
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Killington Resort located in central Vermont stretches across seven mountain areas, including Pico Mountain, and features access to 200 trails and 33 lifts with one lift ticket. Killington features the highest lift-served skiing and riding in Vermont from the 4,241-foot summit of Killington Peak via the heated K-1 Express Gondola. Killington averages 250 inches of natural snow each winter complemented by the world’s most extensive snowmaking system covering 814 of 1,215 skiable acres. In fact, Killington Resort has more snowmaking coverage than most eastern resorts have in total skiable terrain and guarantees remarkable conditions from mid-November through early May!

Killington is the largest resort in the Northeast and is known for its diversity of terrain and network of lifts – including three heated gondolas - delivering skiers and riders of all ability levels to groomed wide-open cruisers, classic narrow New England trails, moguls, steeps, and 16 tree skiing areas. Killington offers multiple terrain features for snowboarders and freeskiers including Bear Mountain’s signature terrain parks and 430-foot long Superpipe with 18-foot walls.

Killington’s combined snowmaking and grooming firepower is superior to any other resort in the United States. With almost 100 miles of snowmaking pipe, 1,850 snow guns and 20 snowcats grooming 45+ miles of terrain on a nightly basis, Killington offers consistent top-to-bottom, wall-to-wall corduroy daily on a variety of trails from wide open cruisers such as Needle’s Eye and Skyeburst, to steep carving terrain on Double Dipper and Cascade.

With the K-1 Lodge located at 2,500 feet above sea level, Killington’s elevation advantage equals more natural snow and optimal temperatures to produce machine-made snow from October through late April. Combined with the K-1 Gondola, Killington offers more terrain, especially expert trails and terrain parks than any other eastern resort during early and late season!

Killington Resort offers numerous off-mountain winter activities and adventures including dog sledding, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and ice skating, combined with more than 100 restaurants and bars and shopping options throughout the region. During the summer months experience Killington’s 18-hole championships golf course, alpine and water slides, lift-served mountain biking and hiking via the K-1 Gondola on 50+ miles of trails.

 

 

Snowshed: A section on the mountain devoted for the beginners, Snowshed is serviced by three lifts. An open slope, Snowshed is a perfect place to ski if you are learning. There is a lodge and restaurant at the bottom of the slope.

Rams Head: Rams Head offers beginner and intermediate trails serviced by a high-speed express quad. It is considered a place to ski with your family and provides day care and a learning school.[2] There is also a lodge and restaurant at the base of Rams Head.

Snowdon Mountain: Snowdon provides a variety of trails. Beginner, Intermediate, Expert skiers can all enjoy this section of Killington. Among the trails are Conclusion, a double black diamond and Great Northern, a beginner trail. There are two lift-chairs and a Poma.

Killington Peak: If you're looking for a challenge, head to Killington Peak. Part of Killington Peak, the "Canyon Area", is the steepest part of the mountain. There are many double black diamonds including: Cascade, Downdraft, Double Dipper, and the Big Dipper Glade. It is serviced by the K1 gondola and the Canyon Quad. Also, there are a few easier connecting trails (Great Eastern and Great Northern) that can connect you with the rest of the mountain. There is a restaurant and lodge at the summit and base of Killington Peak

Skye Peak: Offers all types of terrain. If you want a challenge, try Ovation, a double black diamond that is one of the steepest on the mountain. There is also Superstar, a black diamond that is wide and has lots of snow, making it one of the last to close. Also, you can access easier trails and intermediate trails from here. It is serviced by the Superstar Express Quad, the Skye Peak Quad, and the Skyeship Gondola.

Bear Mountain: Is home to Outer Limits, a very steep double black diamond mogul run. Also, they have Devil's Fiddle, another double black diamond. There are many terrain parks here including a Superpipe. This is all serviced by two lifts. There is often music blaring here and Bear Mountain has a lodge and restaurant. * Sunrise Mountain: Sunrise Mountain is serviced by one lift and it is all beginner terrain.

Pico Mountain: Pico a separate mountain, away from the main resort. They offer 50 trails, 17 miles, of all variety including gentle slopes, to steep trails and glades all serviced by 6 lifts. Popular runs include: The Pike, 49er, Summit Glades, Upper KA, Giant Killer, and Sunset 71. There are hotels, condos, restaurants at the base.

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Ski season dates Mid-November to Mid-April
Skiable acreage 1209 acres (489 ha)
Average annual snowfall 250 in (635 cm)
Summit elevation 4,241 feet (1,293 m)
Base elevation 1165 ft (355 m)
Vertical drop 3,050 ft (957m)
Number of runs 200 Runs
Terrain parks Five Terrain Parks- Timberline (small), Dream Maker (medium and large) and Bear Mountain Park (large and medium)
Snowmaking 70%
 

 

Number of Lifts 33 Life Capacity 52,000 per hour
 
Gondolas/Trams 2 Double Chairs 4
High Speed Quads 6 Surface Lifts 9
Quads 6 Other 1
Triple Chairs 6    
 

 

Number of Lifts 33 Life Capacity 52,000 per hour
 
Gondolas/Trams 2 Double Chairs 4
High Speed Quads 6 Surface Lifts 9
Quads 6 Other  
Triple Chairs 6    
 

 

Child Care Yes Restaurants Yes
Adaptive Skier Yes Snowboard Rentals Yes
Ski Lessons Yes Snowboard Lessons Yes
Ski Rentals Yes Cildren's Programs Yes
Nearby Lodging Yes Women's Programs Yes
 

 

Killington Resort & Pico Mountain
4763 Killington Road
Killington, VT 05751
General info: 802-422-6200
Email: info@killington.com
Admin: 802-422-3333
Fax: 802-422-6113

Killington Central Reservations
(Reservations for over 100 locations, ticket packages, transportation toKillington)
4763 Killington Road
Killington, VT 05751
Reservations: 1-800-621-MTNS (6867)
Email: bookit@killington.com
FAX: 802-422-1399
Great Britain toll free # : 080-289-3670

Killington Resort Villages
Reservations: 1-877-4-KTIMES (1-877-458-4637)
1-800-343-0762

Group Sales reservations:
1-800-752-2005
Front Desk: 802-422-6767
High Ridge Sports Center: 802-422-7894
Pico Sports Center: 802-747-0564
Sunrise Health Club: 802-422-7896

Killington Grand Resort Hotel Reservations:
1-877-4-KTIMES
(877-458-4637)
Group Sales reservations: 1-800-752-2005
Conference Sales: 1-888-644-7263
General: 802-422-5001
Ovations Restaurant reservations: 802-422-6111
Child Care registration: 802-422-6222
Real Estate Sales: 1-800-613-0959

Snow Report
24-hour taped report: 802-422-3261
Road Conditions 1-800-429-7613

Employment
Job Hotline: 1-800-300-9095
Email: humres@killington.com
Office: 802-422-6100
FAX: 802-422-6294

Ski and Snowboard School
General info: 800-923-9444
Reservations (not required if part of a pre-booked package plan):
1-800-923-9444 or 802-422-6135

Season Pass Office
Call: 802-422-6868
Office Hours In season:
Monday - Friday, 8.30 AM - 4.30 PM
Saturday, Sunday & Holidays, 7.30 AM - 4.30 PM

Beginning Monday, 4/10/07:
Thursday, Friday and Monday, 8.30 AM - 3 PM
Saturday & Sunday, 7.30 AM - 3 PM
Closed on Tuesday & Wednesday

Group Sales/Vacation Sales
4763 Killington Road
Killington, VT 05751
Reservations: 1-800-432-0100
Email: groupsales@killington.com
FAX: 802-422-6118

Conference Sales
Reservations: 1-888-64-GRAND
(1-888-644-7263)

Wobbly Barn
Dinner reservations: 802-422-6171

Weddings
1-888-64-GRAND
or email: weddings@killington.com

Banquets/Catering
802-422-6954

Killington Medical Clinic
802-422-6125

Ski House Hotline
(Ski house rentals, house shares)
1-800-446-1214

Marketing Department
Killington Resort
4763 Killington Road
Killington, VT 05751
Email: info@killington.com
802-422-3333
FAX: 802-422-6786 

Address:
Killington Resort
4763 Killington Road
Killington, VT 05751

 

 

Killington Resort is located in central Vermont at the junction of U.S.4 and VT 100 North in Killington, 11 miles east of Rutland. From the Killington sign on Route 4 (across from Bill's Country Store) drive 3.6 miles up the Killington Road to Snowshed Base Area on left. Most of the group ticket sales outlets and related services are located in the Snowshed area. For those with GPS technology, Killington's Latitude is 43.6775, Latitude DMS is 43 deg 40' 39N. Longitude is -72.7803, Longitude DMS 72 deg 46' 49W.

3 hrs. from BOSTON AREA: Take Interstate 93 to just south of Concord, NH Exit onto Interstate 89 north and follow to US 4 Rutland, Exit 1 in Vermont. Follow US 4 west to Killington.

3 1/4 hrs. from HARTFORD AREA: Follow Interstate 91 to north of Bellows Falls, VT. Take Exit 6 (Rutland) onto VT 103 and follow to VT 100. Take VT 100 north to US 4 and follow US 4 west to Killington. 4 3/4 hrs. from NY CITY (via Connecticut Turnpike): Connecticut Turnpike (Int. 95) to Int. 91 and then follow directions given under "Hartford."

5 hrs. from NY CITY AND NJ AREAS (via NY Thruway): NY Thruway to Exit 24 Albany. Take Northway (Int. 87) north to Fort Ann/Rutland Exit 20. Pick up NY 149 and follow east to US 4. Turn left on US 4 and follow east to Killington.

3 1/2hrs. from MONTREAL: Take Highway 10 east to Highway 35 south. Exit at Route 133 south and follow to Interstate 89 south. Exit Interstate 89 at Exit 3 in Bethel, VT and follow VT 107 west to VT 100 south to Killington.

From Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., points south: Take feeder highways to NJ Turnpike. Exit onto Garden State Parkway and follow to NY Thruway. Then follow directions under "From NY City and NJ Areas."

From Buffalo, Cleveland, Toronto, Midwest points: Take feeder highways to NY Thruway (Int. 90). Exit at Albany onto Northway (mt. 87) and follow north to Fort Ann Exit. Pick up NY 149 and follow east to US 4. Turn left on US 4 and follow east to Killington. 

 

 



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